A white tiger named Soohorang is the _______ for the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018 starting on February 9, 2018 in South Korea.

Soohorang is the Mascot for Pyeongchang 2018. In Korean mythology, the white tiger was viewed as a guardian that helped protect the country and its people. The mascot's colour also evokes its connection to the snow and ice of winter sports.